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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Provides nutritional services for the facility’s in-center and home patients as applicable in order to maximize the patient’s nutritional status and improve clinical outcomes.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, supporting the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) activities.
Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve their individualized patient-specific goals as determined by the patient’s physician.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assesses patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provides education appropriate to patient’s learning needs regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process.
* Provides patient specific detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
* Completes nutritional assessment and participates in the interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
* Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of a written, individualized comprehensive plan of care that specifies the services necessary to address the patient’s needs, in accordance with established Federal and, where applicable, state licensure guidelines.
* Calculates diet prescription according to standard of practice.
* Completes progress notes on all chronic dialysis patients according to established FMCNA guidelines.
Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all appropriate information in medical record according to established FMCNA policies and Federal and state regulations.
* Provides patient with ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.
* Identifies malnourished patients as well as patients at risk for malnutrition and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources or solutions.
Reviews each patient’s albumin level and body weight at least monthly.
Implements plan of care with involvement of patient/family/caregiver.
* Monitors adherence and response to nutrition therapy, adjusts therapy as needed to achieve and sustain an effective nutritional status, documents why the patient was unable to achieve the goals and implements the plan of care to address issues impacting the patient’s ability to achieve the goals.
* Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on Urea Kinetic Modeling recommendations to achieve the physician’s prescription of Kt/V.
* Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on management and recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, n...
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Type: Permanent Location: Adrian, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:12:38
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* Full Time Position
* Dialysis Experience Preferred, Not Required, Will Train
* 12 Week Paid Training
* Growth and Advancement Opportunities
* No On-Call, No Over Nights, No Sunday's
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The RN is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.
* Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment.
* Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire.
* Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or Physician as needed.
* Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input.
* Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
* Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
* Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
* Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
* Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record
* Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
* Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.
* Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures.
* Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety.
* Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
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Type: Permanent Location: Syracuse, US-NY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:12:32
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Provides nutritional services for the facility’s in-center and home patients as applicable in order to maximize the patient’s nutritional status and improve clinical outcomes.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, supporting the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) activities.
Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve their individualized patient-specific goals as determined by the patient’s physician.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assesses patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provides education appropriate to patient’s learning needs regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process.
* Provides patient specific detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
* Completes nutritional assessment and participates in the interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
* Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of a written, individualized comprehensive plan of care that specifies the services necessary to address the patient’s needs, in accordance with established Federal and, where applicable, state licensure guidelines.
* Calculates diet prescription according to standard of practice.
* Completes progress notes on all chronic dialysis patients according to established FMCNA guidelines.
Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all appropriate information in medical record according to established FMCNA policies and Federal and state regulations.
* Provides patient with ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.
* Identifies malnourished patients as well as patients at risk for malnutrition and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources or solutions.
Reviews each patient’s albumin level and body weight at least monthly.
Implements plan of care with involvement of patient/family/caregiver.
* Monitors adherence and response to nutrition therapy, adjusts therapy as needed to achieve and sustain an effective nutritional status, documents why the patient was unable to achieve the goals and implements the plan of care to address issues impacting the patient’s ability to achieve the goals.
* Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on Urea Kinetic Modeling recommendations to achieve the physician’s prescription of Kt/V.
* Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on management and recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, n...
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Type: Permanent Location: Metairie, US-LA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:52
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Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action.
Acts as the back up for the DON, RN and LVN staff.
May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect.
Liaison between the residents, family members and the physicians.
Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meeting if the DON is unavailable.
Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
Assists DON with conducting ongoing in services for the nursing staff Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees.
Must keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.Supervisory Requirements Assists with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements.
3 5 years of nurse management, preferably in a long term care facility.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To preform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
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Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:39
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Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
Assist in organizing, planning and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assist the Medical Records/Health Information Consultant as required.
Maintain minutes of meetings.
File as necessary.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained.
Assist in recording all incidents/accidents.
File in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Retrieve resident records (manually/electronically).
Deliver as necessary.
Files information such as nurses' notes, resident assessments, progress notes, laboratory reports, x ray results, correspondence, etc., into resident charts.
Collect, assemble, check and file resident charts as required.
Assist MDS Coordinator in scheduling assessments in accordance with current facility and OBRA guidelines.
Ensure incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate departments or personnel for correction.
Assist in developing procedures to ensure resident records are properly completed, assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing.
Establish a procedure to ensure resident charts/records do not leave the medical records room except as authorized in our policies and procedures.
Maintain a record of authorized information released from charts/records, i.e., type information, name of recipient, date, department, etc.
Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc.
in accordance with current Privacy Rules.
Index medical records as directed by the medical records/health information consultant.
Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residents.
Transcribe and type reports for physicians as necessary.
Collect charts, assemble them in proper order, and inspect them for completion.
Pick up and deliver resident medical records from wards, nurses' stations, and other designated areas as necessary.
Batch resident information into the computer and retrieve resident demographic information as appropriate or as instructed.
Answer telephone inquiries concerning medical records functions.
Prepare written correspondence as necessary.
Retrieve medical records when requested by authorized personnel (i.e., physicians, nurses, government agencies and personnel, etc.) Assure that medical records taken from the department are signed out and signed in upon return to the department.
File active and inactive records in accordance with established policies.
Index medical records as directed.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.• Agree not to discl...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:39
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Use the photo on file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse as soon as practical.
Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
Perform only those care procedures that you have been trained to do.
Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
Greet residents and escort them to their room.
Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
Make resident comfortable.
Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
Store resident's clothing.
Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Make beds as instructed.
Put extra covers on beds as requested.
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Answer resident calls promptly.• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident.
Perform after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, etc.).
Receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
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Type: Permanent Location: Portland, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:38
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by
your supervisors.
Essential Duties
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
• Record the resident's food/fluid intake.
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Type: Permanent Location: Los Angeles, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:38
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Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents.
•Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
•Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
•Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive assessment and care plan for assigned residents
•Serve on, participate in, and attend various other committees of the facility (e.g., Policy Advisory) as required, and as appointed by the Administrator.
•Provide written and/or oral status reports of residents that you are treating.
•Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to the medical activities of the facility and the skin care of residents
•Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee, interdepartmental, and public relations.
•Maintain an effective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and family members involved.
•Meet with and solicit advice from the Medical Director, Director of Nursing Services, and nursing staff concerning the dermatologic care of residents.
•Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
•Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors.
•Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents.
Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
•Complete a quarterly physical dermatologic examination on of the resident and record the results with the assessment.
•Provide therapeutic services.
Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
•Provide, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders as directed by the attending physician or Medical Director.
•Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintaining a clean, dry bed.
•Give direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies, as well as in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance the resident's ability to cope.
•Assist in the admission or discharge of residents.
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Type: Permanent Location: West Hills, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:37
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Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions Direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions.
Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day to day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office.
Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
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Type: Permanent Location: Albany, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:36
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Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral, developing effective treatment plans, and obtaining approval for services from the referring physician.
The therapist will treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan, assist in training Restorative Aides, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, and participate in various patient care and rehabilitation conferences.
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral.
Document any delays in the medical record.
* Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval from the referring physician.
* Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan.
* Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
* Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient-related activities, following state practice act.
* Communicate with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
* Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
* Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
* Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
* Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
* Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
* Participate in discharge planning.
* Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility (e.g., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars).
* Report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order.
* Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements:
* Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students.
Qualifications:
* Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; preference for graduates of Masters or Doctorate programs in Occupational Therapy.
* Computer Skills: Proficient in inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
* Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
* Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cottage Grove, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:36
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Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
Note and report errors in the administration of medications Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services, including the documentation requirements.
Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.
Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
Follow facility procedures in regard to charting medications.
Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.
Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing Services.
Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.
Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility orwhen the attending physician discontinues medications Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cincinnati, US-OH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:36
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Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements This position is not a supervisory position.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
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Type: Permanent Location: Fresno, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:35
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Assist residents with exercise to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident.
Encourage residents to be active and out of bed unless contraindicated.
Assist residents with transfers, ambulation and range of motion.
Provide clean clothing and linens that are in good repair to residents.
Assist the residents with bathing and dressing.
Change positions of residents to prevent skin care issues Assist residents in being free of offensive odors.
Assist with the Therapy Department with active/passive range of motion exercises.
Complete charting of care.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positive emphasis and calmness.
Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and or Therapy Department.
Assist residents in preparing for medical tests, activities, social programs, appointments and daily meals.
Assist with elimination including emptying catheter bags as well as providing and sanitizing bedpans, urinals and bedside commodes.
Assist residents with good personal hygiene, including care of skin, bathing, shampooing and grooming of hair, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming as well as cleaning and cutting of nails.
Provide pressure relieving devises and skin protective measures.
The RNA will be able to serve in a maintenance capacity in the therapist or consultant's absence.
Supervisory Requirements This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualification Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Aide Training.
Current CPR certification.
One year experience in a long term care facility preferred.
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Current CPR certification.
Restorative Aide Certificate.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division at all times.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawli...
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:33
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Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements This position is not a supervisory position.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:32
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Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day to day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day to day functions of the nursing service department.
Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day to day needs of the resident.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day to day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure...
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:31
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We are seeking a PT Occupational Therapist to join our new in-house therapy program at Norwood Towers Post Acute.
Occupational Therapist will:
* Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
* Report effectiveness of treatment outcomes
* Provide consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the cognitive and/or physical disorders.
* Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provide input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
* Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy.
* Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
* Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
OT Qualifications:
* Current OT certification in Ohio
* CPR Certification
* Familiarity with medical software and equipment
* Ability to build rapport with patients
* Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Apply Today!
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Weekend availability
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* OT license
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Type: Permanent Location: Norwood, US-OH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:30
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Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day to day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day to day functions of the nursing service department.
Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day to day needs of the resident.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day to day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure...
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:11:30
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? Join Our Rehab Dream Team at Marysville Post Acute!
? 1617 Ramirez St, Marysville, CA 95901
? Starting at $45/hour (DOE)
? Full-Time Position
Are you a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) ready to make a real difference in the lives of others? Marysville Post Acute is looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our supportive and collaborative therapy team!
As a PTA, you'll work closely with our Physical Therapists to deliver high-quality, personalized care that helps residents regain strength, mobility, and independence.
✨ What You'll Do
* Provide hands-on therapy treatments as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist
* Document daily and weekly progress notes per PT Board requirements
* Support residents in achieving their rehab goals and maintaining independence
* Communicate effectively with therapists, nursing staff, and families about patient progress
* Help train restorative aides and assist with discharge planning and caregiver education
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapy environment
? What We're Looking For
* Active California PTA license in good standing
* A team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills
* Passion for helping others and making therapy sessions engaging and effective
? Why You'll Love Working Here
At Marysville Post Acute, we take pride in our warm, collaborative culture and commitment to professional growth.
Join a team that truly values compassion, teamwork, and fun while delivering exceptional care.
✅ Supportive & collaborative staff
✅ Medical, dental, and vision coverage
✅ 401(k) options
✅ Room for growth and professional development
Ready to join a team that moves people—literally and figuratively?
Apply today and make a difference every day at Marysville Post Acute!
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Type: Permanent Location: Marysville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:09:30
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Redwood Cove Healthcare Center is a premier healthcare facility located in the picturesque city of Ukiah, California.
Our center is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our residents in a warm and supportive environment.
We strive for excellence in patient care and are dedicated to creating a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Company: Redwood Cove Healthcare Center
Location: Ukiah, California
Status: Part- Time/On-Call
Shift: AM/PM/ NOC
Must be available to work 4 days per month
Position Overview: We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our team.
The LVN will play a critical role in providing direct patient care and support to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Responsibilities:
* Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
* Collaborate with registered nurses and other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
* Assist residents with activities of daily living, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
* Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes, accurately and timely in electronic medical records.
* Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members to provide updates on patient status and address any concerns or questions.
* Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and contribute to care planning and coordination.
* Adhere to all facility policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations governing nursing practice.
* Maintain a clean and organized work environment and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
* Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all interactions with residents, families, and colleagues.
Qualifications:
* Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of California.
* Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in long-term care or skilled nursing.
* Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents and families.
* Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care, with a commitment to promoting dignity and independence.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
* Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
If you are a compassionate and dedicated LVN looking to make a positive impact in the lives of othe...
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Type: Permanent Location: Ukiah, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:09:30
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General Purpose
The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.
Essential Duties
• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements
This position is not a supervisory position.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
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Type: Permanent Location: Ukiah, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:08:11
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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
MedTech Sales
Job Sub Function:
Clinical Sales – Hospital/Hospital Systems (Commission)
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Job Description:
About Surgery
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world.
Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Patients are waiting.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for Professional Product Specialist to be in Metropolitan / Provincial area – multiple positions.
You will be responsible for:
* Assists in the attainment of established sales goals and market share objectives
* Assists in implementing market development and field marketing activities
* Makes sales presentations to customers in healthcare settings
* Develops customer and product-focused presentation packages for sales
* Arranges professional education activities to enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals
* Makes regular visits to customer locations to gather information on orders and market conditions
* Performs contract and/or tender management activities
* Targets and manages assigned territory while operating within an assigned budget
* Coordinates with logistics to ensure product availability
* Executes national, regional and local promotional activities that are designed to advance sales in specific product lines or areas
* Follows up with customers to resolve any issues and ensure satisfaction
* Assists in making sales forecasts for business planning
* Prepares sales reports and documents, relaying relevant market information to management
Qualifications / Requirements:
* Candidates with 1 to 8 years of experience in the healthcare industry are preferred
* Those who have completed military service or are exempt and have no reason for disqualification fo...
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Type: Permanent Location: Seoul, KR-11
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:06:57
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by
your supervisors.
Essential Duties
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, wher...
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Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:06:27
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General Purpose
The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.
Essential Duties
• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements
This position is not a supervisory position.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
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Type: Permanent Location: Visalia, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:06:26
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Paid feeding assistants provide dining assistance only for residents with no complicated feeding problems.
Complicated feeding problems include difficulty swallowing, recurrent lung aspirations and tube or parenteral IV feedings.
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Residents are assessed for appropriateness for the feeding assistant program by the interdisciplinary team, taking into consideration the most recent assessment and plan of care.
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Only residents who have been selected by the interdisciplinary team are eligible for feeding assistance by a paid feeding assistant.
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Paid feeding assistants must successfully complete a state approved training course taught by qualified professionals (as defined by state law) before being permitted to feed residents.
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Our facility's state approved training program consists of eight (8) hours of training in the following topics: a.
Feeding techniques; b.
Assistance with feeding and hydration; c.
Communication and interpersonal skills; d.
Appropriate responses to resident behavior; e.
Safety and emergency procedures, including the Heimlich maneuver; f.
Infection control; g.
Resident rights; and h.
Recognizing changes in residents that are inconsistent with their normal behavior and the importance of reporting those changes to the supervisory nurse.
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In conjunction with the facility's registered dietitian (RD), an RN will oversee the Feeding Assistant Training Program to ensure that feeding techniques are taught correctly.
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Our facility's paid feeding assistants will work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Specifically, the supervising nurse will monitor paid feeding assistants for: a.
The use of appropriate feeding techniques; b.
Whether they are assisting the resident according to his/her identified eating and drinking needs; c.
Whether they are respecting the resident's rights and dignity; and d.
Adherence to infection control and safe food handling practices.
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The use of paid feeding assistants is not intended to substitute for nursing staff.
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Paid feeding assistants will report or record resident intake after each meal, and report changes in eating patterns to the RN and/or RD.
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The administrative office will maintain a record of each individual's completion of the Feeding Assistant Training Course and a record of all individuals used as paid feeding assistants.
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Any staff who has successfully completed the Feeding Assistant Training Program may feed residents.
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Inquiries concerning our facility's use of paid feeding assistants should be referred to the Director of Nursing Services or to the Administrator.
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Type: Permanent Location: Auburn, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:06:24
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Registered Nurse (RN)
General Purpose
The primary responsibility of your job position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty.
Such supervision must be accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON)and or/Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Essential Duties
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
• Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
• Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
• Meet with the nursing staff, as well as supp...
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Type: Permanent Location: National City, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2025-11-17 07:06:23
